11+ entrance test
Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11+
One shared 11+ entrance exam for the four grammar schools in Slough; a child sits it once whichever of the schools they apply to. A standardised score of 111 or above makes a child eligible to be considered for a place, but is not an offer.
- 4 schools
- Next: Common application (SCAF) deadline, 31 Oct 2026
- Run by
- Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Area
- Slough
- Format
- Provided by GL Assessment. Two separate papers, each of approximately 60-65 minutes, testing verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability (the schools' pages describe questions covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and mathematics). Extra time of up to 25% may be available for recognised special educational needs.
- Children from outside the area
- Yes. The test is held on the same day for all candidates, whatever their home address or current primary school, at test centres at the four grammar schools.
Key dates
| Entry | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | Registration opens | Friday 1st May 2026 at 10:00am (passed) |
| September 2027 | Registration closes | Friday 5th June 2026 at 10:00am (passed) |
| September 2027 | Test date | Saturday 19th September 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Results sent | from 4pm on 15th October 2026 (consortium guide says mid-October 2026) (passed) |
| September 2027 | Common application (SCAF) deadline | Saturday 31st October 2026 |
| September 2027 | National offer day | Monday 1st March 2027 |
Schools that use this test
| School | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Herschel Grammar School | Slough | Mixed |
| Langley Grammar School | Langley | Mixed |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School | Slough | Mixed |
| Upton Court Grammar School | Slough | Mixed |
Checked 2026-10-17 against: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4. Dates and rules can change; always check the official page before registering.